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First Supply deploys Exotec robots to increase warehouse picking speeds tenfold

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9 October 2026

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Logistics Tech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Exotec has deployed its Skypod robotic solution in First Supply’s warehouse in West Salem, Wisconsin, enabling a tenfold increase in warehouse picking speeds and a fourfold growth in storage capacity without expanding physical space. This upgrade supports next-morning delivery at scale, improves productivity, and enhances First Supply's ability to meet peak and emergency demands.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can multiply your warehouse throughput without building new space by adopting robotic picking now. This frees you to scale operations quickly and reduce shipping delays during peak and crisis conditions.

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